Highlighted Choice
The Substance Film
Coralie Fargeat's bold critique examines the oppressive nature of women's appearance and the perceived horrors of advancing years. The veteran actress offers a masterful performance as Elisabeth, a 50-year-old celebrity reduced to hosting a workout series on TV. Pushed out thanks to her unscrupulous employer Harvey, played by Dennis Quaid, she turns to a secretive and horrifying process called this experimental method. This creates a youthful duplicate named Sue, resulting in a progressively parasitic dynamic between the two. October 17th, Paramount+
This Mystery Thriller
This suspenseful story stars the talented actress as Laura, a top-notch writer who takes some time off from writing about world issues to board an opulent ship with a terminally ill Scandinavian billionaire and donor, her spouse, as well as other extremely wealthy individuals. Yet once an unknown lady goes overboard one night and everyone denies she ever existed, the reporter's sleuthing skills take over. Available now, on Netflix
This Supernatural Story
The acclaimed director tests his film-making abilities with this nifty paranormal narrative captured wholly from the perspective of the phantom. When a household with Lucy Liu as Rebekah and her distressed teen Chloe occupies their recent residence, the filming device – representing the ghost – shadows their actions. The teen shows signs of aware of the ghostly being, and it seems guarding her. But why? It's a fun idea that avoids overstaying, including a revelation you might not see coming. Saturday 11 October, afternoon and evening times, Sky Cinema Premiere
Nicolas Cage's Meta Comedy
Cage embraces his cult stardom in this meta comedy caper. He portrays a narcissistic film star called Nicolas Cage who takes on a lucrative offer to appear at a celebration in Mallorca for billionaire superfan Javi. Contacted by government spies to spy on the alleged criminal, the actor's “nouveau shamanic acting ability” is put to the test. October 11th, evening, the Channel 4 network
The Black Phone Horror
Scott Derrickson's contained scarefest holds up well without requiring a sequel. Located in the late 70s in Denver, multiple child abductions has left the children anxious. When Finney is taken by “the Grabber” and imprisoned in a basement, he dreads the worst. But the old telephone mounted nearby continues to ring, with ghostly voices giving advice, as the prophetic visions from his sibling Gwen may be his salvation. A genuinely scary movie. Saturday 11 October, late evening, Film4
The Tammy Faye Biopic
In the struggle between spirituality and money, the winner is obvious for greed in this director's delightfully tacky biopic about the fallen televangelist and her felon spouse. The actor plays the venal Jim, who states initially, claiming divine approval for wealth. He and Tammy Faye commence monetising the nation's religious faith. It's a riot of poor styling, excessive cosmetics and insincerity, though the lead actress manages to depict the character in a likable light. Tuesday 14 October, late night, Film4
The Spy Mystery
This week's second offering from the filmmaker presents a espionage tale as precise like the turtlenecks worn by Michael Fassbender's British agent. He receives a mission to identify a traitor within their ranks from a group of five – including is Kathryn, played by Cate Blanchett. Each performer are experts of understated style, leading to a delightful mind game of truth or lie takes place. Additional actors join in the intelligent intelligence fun. October 17th, multiple time slots, the Sky channel
